Description

Perfluorohexadecane is a high-performance, fully fluorinated alkane characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This inertness makes it a critical material for demanding applications where resistance to harsh environments is paramount. It is primarily utilized in advanced industrial and research sectors, including electronics manufacturing, specialty lubricants, and as a standard or reference material in analytical chemistry.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a heat transfer fluid or dielectric medium in high-performance cooling systems and semiconductor processing equipment.
• Specialty Lubricants & Coatings: Serves as a base fluid or additive for lubricants requiring extreme chemical resistance, low surface tension, and non-flammability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard or reference material in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) due to its well-defined properties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a model compound for studying the properties of perfluorinated molecules and their interactions in surface science and nanotechnology.
• Oxygen Carriers: Investigated for use in artificial blood substitutes and other biomedical oxygen transport applications due to its high gas solubility.
• Chemical Reaction Medium: Provides an inert, non-polar solvent environment for sensitive or highly reactive chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorohexadecane
CAS No.	355-49-7
Molecular Formula	C16F34
Molecular Weight	838.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecane, hexadecafluoro-; Perfluoro-n-hexadecane; n-Perfluorohexadecane; Fomblin® HC/04 (historical/trade); FC-3283; FC 3283; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,33-Tetratriacontafluorohexadecane
EINECS	206-598-4

Quality Control

Our Perfluorohexadecane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Key parameters are verified using techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.82 g/mL
Boiling Point	> 200°C
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.28 - 1.30

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.